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Housing Works depends on the generosity of volunteers in our fight to end AIDS and homelessness. Our thrift shops cannot run without the commitment and hard work of our staff and volunteers.

Volunteers like you started our very first thrift shop in Chelsea and continue to support us to this day in our shops. By volunteering at a Housing Works Thrift shop, you are directly responsible for providing funding to New Yorkers affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and friendly people to help provide great customer service and an outstanding thrifting experience in our shops. Volunteers will accept merchandise donations, assist customers at our fitting rooms, refill and organize our clothing racks and housewares shelves, assist to merchandise the shop, and work with staff on a wide variety of special projects. Each volunteer is trained to have knowledge of each area of the shop, and each person’s volunteer experience can be tailored to their personal skills and interests.
We invite you to become part of our thrift shop family.

Volunteer Requirements

• Must fill out online form (link is below) and attend our Volunteer Information Session.
• Must be able to commit to volunteer for one (1) four-hour shift per 7 day work week. Shop hours vary and shift times can be flexible, for store hours, click on the store of your interest on the navbar on the right.
• Three month minimum commitment.
• Must be 16 and over to apply independently. People aged 14 and 15 must obtain working papers from their school and parent’s permission before attending a session.

Read the full job description: Volunteer_Sales_Associate_JD.docx

» Sign up to volunteer

If you are not able to immediately meet these requirements, please wait until you are able to do so, or consider applying to our Bookstore Cafe or Admin Services as an alternative.

Questions? Please email us at volunteer@housingworks.org